News & Reviews News New model trains for the week of July 4, 2019

New model trains for the week of July 4, 2019

By Angela Cotey | July 1, 2019

| Last updated on November 3, 2020

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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Fairbanks-Morse H-15-44 and H-16-44 diesel locomotives
HO scale locomotives
Fairbanks-Morse H-15-44 and H-16-44 diesel locomotives. New paint schemes. H-15-44: Rock Island (red and silver). H-16-44: Central RR Co. of New Jersey (blue and yellow); New York Central (black and white with radio stencil); and New York, New Haven & Hartford (post-McGinnis orange and black). New road numbers. H-15-44: Union Pacific (Armour Yellow and Harbor Mist Gray). H-16-44: Long Island Rail Road (gray and orange “Dashing Dan” scheme), Milwaukee Road (orange and black), Pennsylvania RR (Dark Green Locomotive Enamel and gold), and Southern Ry. (green, white, and gold). Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated (early and late body). Bi-directional dual-mode red and green light-emitting-diode marker lamps, die-cast metal underframe, and Accumate couplers. Direct-current model with factory-installed speaker, $169.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound sound decoder, $279.95. First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Broadway Limited Imports HO scale Pennsylvania RR class P5a boxcab electric locomotive
Pennsylvania RR class P5a boxcab electric locomotive. 1930s passenger type with brown roof and Gold Leaf Roman lettering (three road numbers), freight type with brown roof and Buff Yellow Roman lettering (two numbers), freight type with Buff Yellow Futura lettering (two numbers), and freight type with Buff Yellow Roman lettering (coved in two numbers, round in one number). All models are painted Dark Green Locomotive Enamel. Die-cast metal construction with motorized dual pantographs, two painted crew figures, and dual-mode Paragon3 sound decoder with Rolling Thunder. $399.99. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com
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Electro-Motive Division SD40-2 diesel locomotive
Electro-Motive Division SD40-2 diesel locomotive. CP Rail System (dual-flag scheme), CSX (yellow, blue, and gray scheme), and Ferromex (green, red, and white scheme). Four road numbers per scheme. Directional light-emitting-diode headlights, 88” low short hood with wheel handbrake, and corrugated radiator intake grills. Direct-current model with 21-pin connector for Digital Command Control decoder, $99.99; with dual-mode ESU Essential sound decoder with oval speaker, $149.99. Operator line. Fall 2019. ScaleTrains.com Inc., 844-987-2467, www.scaletrains.com
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ScaleTrains.com HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD40-2 diesel locomotive
Electro-Motive Division SD40-2 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern (Mount Rushmore 50th anniversary scheme in one number, with “DME” on long hood in three numbers); BNSF Ry. (Burlington Northern patchout, four paint schemes); Chicago & North Western (Traditional Yellow and Zito Yellow in two numbers each); and CSX (Chessie System patchout in two paint schemes; gray and blue scheme in two numbers; and gray, yellow, and blue scheme in one number). New road numbers (two numbers per scheme): Burlington Northern and Chessie System (Baltimore & Ohio reporting marks). Detailed cab interior, see-through dynamic brake intakes with resistor grid detail, and directional light-emitting-diode headlights. Direct-current model with 21-pin connector, $159.99; with dual-mode ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder, PowerPack with two super capacitors, and dual cube-type speakers, $259.99. Fall 2019. Rivet Counter line. ScaleTrains.com Inc., 844-987-2467, www.scaletrains.com
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ScaleTrains.com HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD40T-2 diesel locomotive
Electro-Motive Division SD40T-2 diesel locomotive. Union Pacific (six road numbers) and Southern Pacific (Roman lettering in four numbers, speed lettering in two numbers); also available undecorated (two versions). Paint scheme variations, detailed cab interior, and light-emitting-diode headlights. Direct-current model with 21-pin connector, $179.99; with dual-mode ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder, PowerPack with two super capacitors, and dual cube-type speakers, $269.99. Winter 2019. Rivet Counter line. ScaleTrains.com Inc., 844-987-2467, www.scaletrains.com
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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale American Car & Foundry three- and six-bay cylindrical covered hoppers
HO scale freight cars
American Car & Foundry three- and six-bay cylindrical covered hoppers. New paint schemes. Three-bay car: Potacan (brown and white), Cancarb (black, white, and blue), Conrail (gray with small herald), Rail Logistics (CSX patchout), and Westroc (gray and black). New road numbers. Three-bay car: Hooker Chemicals, Columbus, Miss. Six-bay car: Great Northern (gray “Grain Loading” scheme) and Wabash (“Cannonball Freight Service” slogan). Three road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated (three- and six-bay cars). See-through running boards, 100-ton trucks with blackened metal wheels, and Accumate couplers. $36.95 (undecorated, $28.95). First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale American Railway Association 1932 40-foot boxcar
American Railway Association 1932 40-foot boxcar. New paint schemes: Maine Central (dark green and yellow); Central of Georgia (brown and white with “The Right Way” slogan); Linde Air Products (brown and white); Missouri Pacific (Missouri-Illinois, brown and white); Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis (brown with “To and From Dixieland” slogan); National Rys. of Mexico (brown and white); New York Central (gray and black demonstrator, one road number); and Nickel Plate Road (brown, white, and silver). Three numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated (body styles 1, 2, and 5). Injection-molded plastic model with solid-bearing trucks and Accumate couplers. $37.95 (undecorated, $28.95). First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale FMC 5,077-cubic-foot-capacity double-door boxcar
FMC 5,077-cubic-foot-capacity double-door boxcar. Union RR of Oregon (light green); Camino, Placerville & Lake Tahoe (green and white); Seattle & North Coast (brown and white); and Union Pacific (Oxide Red with Western Pacific reporting marks). Four road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated with centered and offset doors). Injection-molded plastic model with etched-metal parts, wire grab irons, and X-panel roof. $42.95 (undecorated, $34.95). First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale General American and Evans Products 50-foot insulated boxcar
General American and Evans Products 50-foot insulated boxcar. New paint schemes: Denver & Rio Grande Western; Chicago & Eastern Illinois; Chicago & North Western; Norfolk & Western; and Toledo, Peoria & Western. New road numbers: Illinois Central and Southern Pacific. Two numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Overhanging diagonal panel roof, scale 8 foot plug door with separate latch bars, and Accumate couplers. $35.95 (undecorated, $27.95). First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Thrall articulated auto carrier
Thrall articulated auto carrier. New paint schemes: TTX (new logo with TOAX reporting marks and old logo with BTTX reporting marks, both with faded paint); Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (fictional scheme); and Norfolk Southern (Thoroughbred scheme). New road numbers: Norfolk Southern (as-delivered scheme). Four road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Die-cast metal chassis, articulated diaphragm, and 70-ton roller-bearing trucks. $99.95 (undecorated, $89.95). First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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ScaleTrains.com HO scale Trinity 31,000-gallon tank car with head shields
Trinity 31,000-gallon tank car with head shields. Deep Rock, Phillips, and Trinity Industries Leasing. Twelve road numbers per scheme. Simplified underbody brake rigging, printing, and lettering; body-mounted semi-scale couplers, and 36” machined metal wheels. Detail kit (metal grab irons, uncoupling levers, trainline hoses, and more) and decal sheet with yellow striping and no. 1267 placards available separately. $25.99. Fall 2019. Operator line. ScaleTrains.com Inc., 844-987-2467, www.scaletrains.com
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ScaleTrains.com HO scale Trinity 31,000-gallon tank car with head shields
Trinity 31,000-gallon tank car with head shields. Phillips (crude oil in 18 road numbers, gasoline in six numbers), Deep Rock (petroleum distillates, six numbers), and Trinity Industries Leasing (ethanol, six numbers); also available undecorated (partially assembled). Factory-installed and painted wire grab irons, 36” metal wheelsets, and body-mounted metal semi-scale SE-type double-shelf couplers. $39.99. Fall 2019. Rivet Counter line. ScaleTrains.com Inc., 844-987-2467, www.scaletrains.com
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Tangent Scale Models HO scale General American 1948-design 8,000-gallon welded general service tank car
General American 1948-design 8,000-gallon welded general service tank car. GATX black lease (1948+) and Hooker Chemicals (Wilmington, Calif., 1953+). Four road numbers per scheme; also available painted black but unlettered. Separate, factory-applied tank handrail and tank strap detail; American Steel Foundries cast steel truck with spring plank, separate brake beams, and 33” metal wheelsets; and Kadee scale couplers. $44.95. Tangent Scale Models, 828-279-6106, www.tangentscalemodels.com
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Atlas Model Railroad HO scale Pullman 14-section heavyweight sleeper
HO scale passenger cars
Pullman 14-section heavyweight sleeper. Pullman (two-tone gray with New York Central sublettering), Pullman (Pullman Green and black assigned to Chesapeake & Ohio, Illinois Central, Rock Island, and Union Pacific; two-tone gray pool car), and National Rys. of Mexico (dark green and silver). One or two car names per scheme; also available painted Pullman Green but unlettered. Detailed interior; separate, factory-installed underbody details; and metal wheels. $72.95. First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Menards HO scale Gamer & Thrones Co.
HO scale structures
Gamer & Thrones Co. Factory-assembled structure with more than 15 light-emitting diodes (including three red blinking LEDs on roof), rotating toilet illuminated from below with LEDs, four roof dormers, three workers, a pallet with sink and toilet, and Jack the German shepherd. Lighting requires 4.5V AC to DC power adapter (sold separately). Measures 10” x 6” x 6-1/8”. $69.99 plus shipping (free shipping to your local Menards store). Menards, www.menards.com/trains
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Menards HO scale Sprecher Brewery
Sprecher Brewery. Factory-assembled structure with electronic Sprecher sign with animated lighting pattern; illuminated interior; rooftop water tank with red light-emitting diode; and illuminated loading dock with three workers, beverage cases and kegs, two hand trucks, and Jack the German shepherd. Lighting requires 4.5V AC to DC power adapter (sold separately). Measures 5-1/4” x 6-1/8” x 7-1/2”. $69.99 plus shipping (free shipping to your local Menards store). Menards, www.menards.com/trains
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Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Electro-Motive Division GP40-2 diesel locomotive
N scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Division GP40-2 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Florida East Coast (blue and white), Boston & Maine (Guilford scheme), Burlington Northern (nose stripes and American flag), Canadian Pacific (red and white, two road numbers), CSX (gray and blue, with and without Operation Red Block slogan in two numbers each), Norfolk Southern (Operation Lifesaver, two numbers), and Union Pacific (Armour Yellow and Harbor Mist Gray with lightning stripe). Three numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated with and without dynamic brakes. Blackened metal wheels, Scale Speed motor, and directional golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights. Direct-current model with factory-installed speaker, $134.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound sound decoder, $244.95. First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Alco S-2 diesel locomotive
Alco S-2 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Chicago Great Western (maroon and black), Canadian National (black and red with “wet noodle” herald), Erie (black and yellow), Maine Central (black, red, and white), and Southern Pacific (scarlet and gray). New road numbers: Lehigh & New England (black, two numbers). Re-issue: Lehigh & New England no. 611. Also available undecorated. Die-cast metal hood and chassis, directional light-emitting-diode headlights, and Accumate couplers. Direct-current model with factory-installed speaker, $129.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound sound decoder, $239.95. First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas Model Railroad N scale 50-foot stockcar
N scale freight cars
50-foot stockcar. New paint scheme: Wabash (brown, white, and silver). New road numbers: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (Chinese Red and white); Great Northern (red and white); New York Central (green and silver); and Pennsylvania RR (brown and white). Three numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic model with Accumate couplers. $24.95 (undecorated, $17.95). First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas Model Railroad N scale 53’-6” flatcar
53’-6” flatcar. Conrail (brown), Illinois Central Gulf (orange), Minneapolis & St. Louis (brown with Chicago & North Western herald), Rock Island (brown), Southern Pacific (brown), and Union Pacific (Armour Yellow). Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Free-rolling trucks, separate brake wheel, and knuckle couplers. $29.95. First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale North American Car Co. 50-foot insulated boxcar
North American Car Co. 50-foot insulated boxcar. Delaware & Hudson (yellow and blue); Ashley, Drew & Northern (green and black); Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern (brown); Sexton Foods (orange and silver); White House Apple Sauce (yellow, green, and red); Mountain Pine Lumber Limited (blue); and Quaker Oats Co. (blue). Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic model with free-rolling trucks and knuckle couplers. $26.95. First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 53-foot corrugated-side intermodal container
N scale details and accessories
53-foot corrugated-side intermodal container. Matson (blue and gray), American Highway (white and black), CSX Intermodal (white and blue), C.H. Robinson (blue and white), EMP (green with centered logo), Universal (red, black, and white), and UPSU (white and black). Two or three three-packs per paint scheme; also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic with 8-55-8 side corrugation pattern, 6-54-6 roof corrugations, and 1-3-1 beveled doors. Containers feature placard holders on front wall, sides, and door. Three-pack, $36.95. First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas O American Car & Foundry three- and six-bay cylindrical covered hoppers
O scale freight cars
American Car & Foundry three- and six-bay cylindrical covered hoppers. New paint schemes. Three-bay car: Hooker Chemicals, Columbus, Miss. (orange and black); Potacan (brown and white); Union Pacific (gray and black); and Westroc (gray, black, and blue). New road numbers. Six-bay car: Great Northern (gray “Grain Loading” scheme) and Illinois Terminal (yellow, green, and red). Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated (three- and six-bay cars). Sprung die-cast metal trucks with rotating bearing caps; positionable hatch covers; and separate, factory-applied grab irons and brake details. $82.95 (undecorated, $77.95). First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas O Pennsylvania RR class X29 40-foot boxcar
Pennsylvania RR class X29 40-foot boxcar. New paint schemes: Detroit, Toledo & Ironton (brown and white) and Pennsylvania RR (brown and white with yellow Stores Dept. “S”). New road numbers: Chesapeake & Ohio (black with “C&O for Progress” herald), Chicago Great Western (brown and white), Nickel Plate Road (brown and white), and Lehigh & New England (black and white). Four numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Plastic body; die-cast metal chassis; and separate, factory-applied grab irons, ladders, and stirrup steps. $74.95. First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas O Pullman-Standard 50-foot PS-1 plug-door boxcar
Pullman-Standard 50-foot PS-1 plug-door boxcar. New paint schemes: New York Central (Jade Green), Bangor & Aroostook (State of Maine), American Colloid Co., and Canadian National (“wet noodle” herald). New road numbers: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (“Super Shock Control” slogan) and Great Northern (Glacier Green with standing Rocky herald and “Cushioned Ride” lettering). Two numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Plastic body; etched-metal running boards; and separately applied grab irons, ladders, and brake line details. $97.95. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas O Pullman-Standard Comet II cab car
O scale passenger cars
Pullman-Standard Comet II cab car. New paint scheme: Metro-North Commuter RR (blue and white). New road numbers: NJ Transit and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. One number per scheme. Inside-bearing commuter trucks, scale wheelsets, and body-mounted Kadee-compatible couplers. $154.95 (MBTA, $164.95). First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas O Pullman-Standard Comet II coach
Pullman-Standard Comet II coach. New paint schemes: Metro-North Commuter RR (blue and white, four road numbers) and NJ Transit (silver and black, six numbers). New numbers: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (silver and purple, four numbers). Inside-bearing commuter trucks, scale wheelsets, and body-mounted Kadee-compatible couplers. $154.95 (MBTA, $164.95). First quarter 2020. Master Line. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Atlas O Quarter-ton U.S. military Jeep
O scale details and accessories
Quarter-ton U.S. military Jeep. Positionable windshield, painted driver, and free-rolling wheels. $19.95. First quarter 2020. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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PIKO America 2-6-0 Mogul steam locomotive
Large scale locomotives
2-6-0 Mogul steam locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and Union Pacific. Directional light-emitting-diode lights, smoke unit, PIKO SmartDecoder, and sound unit. Full featured in direct current and Digital Command Control. $649.99. September 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com
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PIKO America 40-foot steel refrigerator car
Large scale freight cars
40-foot steel refrigerator car. Santa Fe Refrigerator Despatch ($84.99) and Christmas 2019 (109.99). Injection-molded plastic with plastic wheelsets and hook-and-loop couplers. August 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com
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PIKO America Deutsche Bahn flatcar with two 20-foot containers
Deutsche Bahn flatcar with two 20-foot containers. Injection-molded plastic with plastic wheelsets and hook-and-loop couplers. Containers are decorated for P&O and Hapag-Lloyd. $249.99. September 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com
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Double-sheathed center-cupola caboose
Double-sheathed center-cupola caboose. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe ($89.99) and Merry Christmas ($119.99). Injection-molded plastic with plastic wheelsets, separately applied grab irons, and hook-and-loop couplers. August 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com
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PIKO America Deutsch Bahn first-class passenger car
Large scale passenger cars
Deutsch Bahn first-class passenger car. Injection-molded plastic with metal wheelsets, clear window glazing, and molded interior seats. Accepts PIKO no. 36132 light-emitting-diode light kit, sold separately. $309.99. September 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com
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PIKO America General Electric 25-ton industrial starter set
Large scale train sets
General Electric 25-ton industrial starter set. Set includes General Electric 25-ton diesel switcher with directional light-emitting-diode headlights, two ore cars, circle of track with brass rail, power supply, and more. $349.99. August 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com
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PIKO America PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1
Electronics/controls
PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1. Allows recent PIKO sound modules to work on either direct current or Digital Command Control. Includes built-in buffer capacitors for smoother locomotive operation through spots of poor electrical contact (switch frogs and dirty track). Replaces older 36122 decoder. $124.99. August 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com
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